NDC Bono Regional Elections: Nyamekye Marfo Retains Chairmanship

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has retained Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo as the Bono Regional Chairman, following a regional delegates conference in Sunyani. Nyamekye Marfo secured 361 votes, outpolling his challenger, Justice Samuel Adjei, who managed 36 votes. The election, which took place on November 14 at Jackson Park in Sunyani, saw nearly 99 per cent of incumbent regional executives retain their positions. This development signals confidence in the existing leadership ahead of the 2028 general elections.

A total of 412 delegates participated in the exercise, comprising 86 regional executives and 326 nominees. They elected officers from among 28 aspirants. The voting process, delayed for several hours, commenced at 1:00 p.m. and lasted approximately three hours. The Bono Regional Police Command provided security throughout the exercise, ensuring order and a peaceful atmosphere. The exercise ended at 3:45 p.m., with sorting and counting commencing at 4:05 p.m.

Addressing delegates ahead of the polls, Minister for Works and Housing, Ahmed Ibrahim, urged them to make strategic choices to strengthen the party’s electoral fortunes. He challenged the delegates to position the Bono Region as a formidable pillar of the NDC’s campaign to retain power in the 2028 general elections. Mr Ibrahim attributed the party’s parliamentary gains in the region to a military-style tactical approach.

The approach helped increase the NDC’s representation from six seats in 2020 to 11 in the 2024 general elections. Other regional executives who retained their positions include Dennis Yeboah Twumasi as Regional Secretary, Peter Lonyian Suaka as Deputy Secretary, and Mohammed Seidu as Regional Organiser. Amponsah Badu Isaac emerged as Regional Treasurer, while Ayomah Moro won the Deputy Treasurer position.

In the communications wing, Charles Tuffour Akowuah was elected Regional Communications Officer unopposed, while Seth Kobins won the Deputy Communications Officer position. Yahaya Mohammed Bamba secured the Zongo Caucus representative position, defeating Sheikh Moro Awudu and Sadick Abdallah. Rasheed Ahmed was elected Regional Youth Organiser unopposed.

Abdulai Ibrahim and Copson Mustapha Mohammed secured the two Deputy Youth Organiser positions. Nketia Regina emerged as Regional Women Organiser, narrowly defeating Adjei-Kwaa Mavis. Amankwah Karikari Irene won the Deputy Women Organiser position. Ali Adjei Ibrahim and Takyi Arhin retained the First and Second Vice Regional Chairmanship positions respectively, both going unopposed.

The retention of Nyamekye Marfo and other regional executives is expected to provide stability and continuity for the NDC in the Bono Region. The party will look to build on its recent parliamentary gains in the region. The outcome of the elections is seen as a boost to the party’s preparations for the 2028 general elections.

Key points

• Nyamekye Marfo secured 361 votes to retain the NDC Bono Regional Chairman position.
• Nearly 99 per cent of incumbent regional executives retained their positions.
• The NDC increased its parliamentary representation in the region from six seats in 2020 to 11 in the 2024 general elections.